Paintings

Nurtured Together

The heron painting was inspired by watching great blue herons at the Ballard Locks near my home. Their calm demeanor and graceful movements have always felt almost mystical to me. Seeing these elegant birds care for their young revealed a quieter form of togetherness—the protection and nurturing of these birds for their young.

Mystical blue heron

A mystical blue heron standing in serene waters.

The blue heron painting was inspired by watching great blue herons at the Ballard Locks near my home. Their calm demeanor and graceful movements have always felt almost mystical to me.

Seattle Oh seattle!

Strength in every wing

The honeybee painting began during an evening walk, where I found myself admiring dandelion flowers and watching bees move from bloom to bloom. What is often dismissed as a simple weed became a reminder that every species has a role in maintaining the balance of nature. The bees’ tireless cooperation inspired me to portray the beauty of their collective effort.

Vithabai

Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar—the legendary Tamasha Queen and a legendary Marathi folk artist who devoted her life to preserving the traditions of Tamasha and Lavani.
I wanted to capture her inspiring story.

One of the most extraordinary moments of Vithabai’s life was performing while nine months pregnant, going into labor backstage, giving birth, and returning to the stage soon after. The audience only realized what had happened later and urged her to stop and rest.

Despite receiving offers from Bollywood, she chose to remain with Tamasha, believing it was her responsibility to preserve this folk art and support the many artists and families whose livelihoods depended on it.

This painting is my humble tribute to her extraordinary strength, unwavering dedication, and enduring legacy.

Rufous hummingbird